Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Oh my goodness...thank you Amy Ellis and MODA!!!

Last month I found out that I was a winner in the Blogger's Quilt Festival hosted by Amy Ellis. My version of the APQ's Go 4 It quilt won in the scrappy category. I was thrilled that so many people I don't know voted for my quilt. This is the winning quilt...

I was expecting a package of fat eighths as my prize and was surprised when a very heavy box with a return address from MODA was left on my porch yesterday. Well I tore into that package like a 5 year old on Christmas morning... and it was just like Christmas...OH...MY...GOODNESS... look at all the goodies that came out of that box!!!!

Along with a lovely package of fat eighths were TWO layer cakes...THREE charm packs...an adorable tin with two precuts I haven't seen before they are 2.5" X 5"...an assortment pack of spray adhesive and fabric protector...THREE spools of Aurfil thread...TWO cute little screwdrivers...pins...a zipper pouch...marking pen and eraser...cute vintage-y tote bag...and commemorative banner for MODA's 40th year. WOW WOW WOW!!! I feel like I won the fabric lottery...LOL

And there was this personal touch that blew me away... a hand written (and someone at MODA has gorgeous penmanship) note thanking me participating in the festival.

(And here is a tangent...does anyone else remember getting grades for penmanship...one of my worst subjects...I don't think they even teach cursive anymore...a pity as there is something so lovely about a hand written note...boy I'm showing my age.)

Anyway back to the goodies...here are some up close and personal shots...

The fat eighths are the Mille Couleurs collection from 3 Sisters... some pretty paisleys and a cute bird print in there... a new collection from Studio M Basic Mixologie... very modern and great colors... the yet to be released Flying Colors by Momo. I LOVE Momo...this collection has prints that remind me of Peter Max pictures from the 70's...or at least what I think I remember from the 70's...LOL. The Charm packs include 2 from the new Bright Sun collection by Sherri & Chelsi...love the colors in this line and a Charm pack of Grunge...my favorite go to background fabric.

And here is a close- up of the cute tin...

I wonder what new pattern ideas are in the works for this size of precuts...interesting.

Soooooooo now I need to get back into my sewing room and play with my new goodies. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to Amy Ellis and MODA...you are a quilter's dream come true! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

Just getting around to see your winnings and honor of winning in the Bloggers Festival. Congratulations to you!! Your quilt is beautiful and looks like lots of fun for using up scraps (if you have any of those left). Actually your top 5 quilts are all pretty awesome. Have fun creating something wonderful with your winnings. Happy New Year to you and your family.